Waka Flocka Plans To Retire From Rap

Waka Flocka Flame use to go hard in the paint, despite negativity, but now he’s ready to quit the game.

After only three years of pursuing music, and releasing one album, he recently announced that he would be retiring from the rap game for good. ‘This game 2 Fake. I quite rap after this year,” he posted on twitter last week. Whether he would be quitting rap to go back to school is a mystery, however, he tells V-103 that he wouldn’t mind working at Wal-mart.

“I’m tired of going through what I go through, and punk a–es always rain on my world. There’s so [many] different haters, fake smiles, different hugs. I’d rather work at Walmart than rap, and that’s my word on God. Yup, I put that on Jesus Christ. I’m not lying or nothing. It’s something I could never explain to people because they could never understand it ‘cause they not living the lifestyle. At the end of the day, the people who’s living the lifestyle could understand why I’m doing it.”

Meanwhile, his manager and mother Deb Antney, affectionately known as the Kris Jenner of the rap world, backs Waka’s claims of hanging up the mic. She tells Rap Fix:

He talking about quitting. He’s sick of this. We all are. We’re all disgusted with this stuff. You can’t trust people.

I hope Waka has had a great financial planner. If not, I give him three days of working the express line check out before he’s back in the studio.Source

WHY ya’ll trying pay waka like yall bitches wasnt shaking yall ass to, NO HANDS,HARD IN THE PAINT, O LETS DO IT every chance ya’ll got he’s not the best by no means…. but he must be fight some real demons to rather get wal-mart money then to be getting that show money.

+35 Loe Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 2:02 pm

It’s pretty sad people are happy he wants to give up on something he enjoys.

+19 MahoganyMars Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 4:16 pm

OKAY!! As ignorant as Waka seems, I’m not gonna front & act like I never enjoyed his music. Whenever I’m feeling ghetto, I play his music (the same way I used to play Crime Mob back in the day)…don’t judge me

-11 yall Reply:July 13th, 2011 at 1:50 am

stupid nigger

+10 ras Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 1:25 pm

yes i so agree it seems like the music just isnt what it used to be

+1 ThinkerBell Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 3:00 pm

I agree they want everybody in the game to kill someone to be rich/famous, most people just don’t have it in them to hurt an innocent person.. The one’s who do kill/sacrifice someone aren’t happy at all..#awful..

+41 cindy Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 12:37 pm

are u serious my heart is broken i cant stop crying what else am i supposed to strip down the pole to

-8 Gymtime Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 6:43 pm

I blame his mother.. She sounds ignorant as heck! Wasn’t it a claim that he had herpes? True or False?

+23 Anonymous Reply:July 11th, 2011 at 2:10 pm

If I were in the industry, this is the perfect time to quit! Hopefully he’s managed his money. The entire world has changed into a negative pool of insults and evil. You can tell by reading these post that evil has penetrated society in general.

I actually like Waka. When he came out you could tell he really enjoyed rap. It didn’t seem like he
was jaded at like…sorta like a homeboy you’d chill with from around the way. I wish him the best if he
decides to go through with this.

I agree. HOWEVER the terrible thing is, it seems like Waka lacks guidance. He clearly lacks book smarts and in any industry that involves money, you have to be smart and know what you’re doing. Unfortunately, making music isn’t just making music.

Yup—That’s how the industry is…ie: Chris Brown, Bow Wow and countless others who are in “the game” who’ve pretty much experienced the “redtape” of the music world…..the industry is laden with shady backstabbing execs and moguls…it makes an artist want to just give it all up……I’m not in the industry anymore….but I’ve seen some underhanded shit…..I mean….look what they did to Clive Davis….Kicked him out of his own label which he founded. I feel u Wacka……#Ruthless

But at the end of the day, that is what these artist sign up for. When you get the books, READ THE FINE PRINT, when great artists like Jay-Z say “dont let this town ruin you” what do you think he means. The buisness will chew you up and spit you out alive. If you are not strong enough to survive dont enter it. There are a million Waka Flackas; so hey…#MANDOWN on to the next…

Ok, I wish him success in his feature endeavors. Finally there is one less so-called rapper in Hip-Hop that does not belong. Now if the other 98% of them could just retire, we might be well on our way back to true Hip-Hop minus all of this buffoonery, ignorance and H.A.M.’s.

I’ve always said I’d rather be rich and unfamous than rich and famous….too much shyt comes with fame…..I HEARD THAT FLOCKA LIKES 2 PLAY DUMB AND WAS ACTUALLY A HONOR ROLL STUDENT IN SCHOOL….so if he wants 2 go back 2 college and make something of him self it wouldnt surprise me

@girl BOOM I wouldn’t doubt it plies is a college grad
and he play dumb all the time on his cd’s,interviews and
etc…Hell.. I played dumb from 7th to 11th grade and it
made my school years quick/easy than in 12th I showed
I wasn’t dumb to get my diploma not a certificate. There’s
A lot of folks in the industry and reality who play dumb.
for different reasons.like my grand-dad says “It’s chess
not checkers”

like areyounewtoearth said plies is a college boy….and i didnt believ it till he admitted it…but he rapping thugging making his money …i believe 50 stacks a show which is good…i woudl do it too…look at OFFICER RICKY aka rick ross…that mofo got a frickin certifcate for prefect attendance at work LMAO…but now he rapping bout dropping keys…when he first started rapping with slip n slide u wasnt hearing all that hard shit b4….his rap was kinda soft….but according to ppl here in ny that mofo flocka was a good as student in school….

When I was in school, several dumb people made the honor roll. It’s not that hard depending on what school you attend. Judging by his looks he seems dumb, but I’ve discovered that those be the smartest ones. Who knows?

Well I cannot speak for anyone else, but I do it all the time. It’s a bad habit. In my opinion, Waka Flocka looks like his elevator doesn’t go to the top floor. Btw that was a good question. It made me realize how I can be judgmental sometimes.

i mean dag…..he announcing it like he yeezy or somebody….. he has been out for ike 2 seconds. thats not called retiring…its called falling off….anyways good riddance…..now only if soulja boy will follow suit smh

Kinda saw this coming, especially since he admitted to not being able to rap (at least thats what i read). I hope whatever he chooses to do makes him happy, but I hope he realizes that he WILL experience what he is tired of again no matter what career he takes up.

I hope he retires right after i finish typing this comment…His music sucks, and flockaveli..really? ac was pissed about that one almost made him reappear. The fact that he told Stephen Hill that he kicks ass and doesn’t kiss it makes me dislike him even more

WAKA IS ACTUALLY VERY EDUCATED. HE WAS UNDER THE MISCONCEPTION THAT SPEAKING A CERTAIN WAY AND ACTING “THUGGISH” MEANT THAT YOU’LL BE A RAP STAR!!!! I HOPE HE FINDS WHATEVER IT IS THAT HE’S LOOKING FOR, AND I ALSO HOPE THAT HE DOES GO BACK TO COLLEGE AND THEN FIGURE OUT A WAY TO CHANGE THE INDUSTRY FROM INSIDE OUT. HE CAN ADD TO REAL THAT’S NEEDED AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE FAKE.

He’s a TERRIBLE rapper. But so was Wayne when he came out and he worked at it and now he’s….tolerable. Everything is hard dude, even Walmart. Don’t give up just because you have haters. They’re like dead people in the Sixth Sense, they’re EVERYWHERE.

He really should retire and take his dog face mother along to the welfare line. Do this idiot rappers watch pokemon to come up with thier names? who even listens to rap anymore? spoiled white kids? for sure the unemployed blacks in Detroit area cant afford the CD’s.

LOL I GET THE SAME THING & HAVE TO REMIND THEM…UMMM I’M A NURSE NOT A DOCTOR. BUT WAKA NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT EVERY CAREER HAS B.S. TO DEAL WITH. AS NURSES WE ARGUE & FUSS OVER PATIENT ASSIGNMENTS, SCHEDULING, PEOPLE CALLING OUT FROM WORK & LEAVING US SHORT STAFFED. I WAS IN WALMART THE OTHER DAY & SAW 2 CASHIERS ARGUING AT THE REGISTER ABOUT THEIR WORK DRAMA. WAKA NEEDS TO TAKE A GOOD LONG LOOK AT THE PEOPLE HE HAS AROUND HIM. MAYBE THAT’S WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE. THEY MAY EVEN INCLUDE HIS MOTHER BECAUSE SHE ACTS A DAMN FOOL FOR NO REASON SOMETIMES & NOBODY WANTS TO WORK WITH THAT. NICKI MINAJ GOT AWAY FROM HER & WAKA MIGHT HAVE TO DO THE SAME. I WOULD HATE TO SEE HIM SPEND HIS LIFE IN & OUT OF JAIL. AT LEAST RAP WAS A PRODUCTIVE WAY TO SPEND HIS TIME.

Lauryn Hill left and didn’t look back. So did Dave Chapelle and Bilal. All geniuses in their own rights. The industry IS extremely fake, and def not a place for folks who wanna be real or just do music or entertain. You need to be fake as well.

It takes courage to leave something u love however this boi always looks like a DEER CAUGHT in the HEADLIGHTS. HE needs and Education and some type of skills because all of his interviews are disasterous! I think he is doin the right thing and should consider going to college, although I do hope he has a long term financial plan in place for his “retirement”

Never give up on your dreams Waka, even if that means surrounding yourself with different people and going under new management, do what you have to but if music is where your heart is then don’t walk away from it because you’re noticing how fake people are or how some aren’t kissing your a**, that’s just life in general, not just the music biz. Its a shame how people are so discouraging towards someone else’s dreams then wonder why they’re short of their own blessing. Look I know Waka isn’t Pac, Biggie, Big L or J Dilla but let that boy live – He accomplished what a lot of people who are still in their momma’s basement making beats on their laptop wish they could do. Support our people instead of tearing them down- Even if their style isn’t your cup of tea because quite frankly you’re not obligated to listen to them regardless how opinionated you are and feel you have to tell everyone what you’re thinking, because if the shoe was on the other foot you’d want someone to support and believe in you verses kicking the ladder from under you.

But that statement isn’t just for Waka its for anyone that has a dream; Wake up and live it with open eyes, closed ears, strong mind and loyal heart. Stay true to yourself because misery loves company so watch who you surround yourself with because not everybody has your best interest at heart; You turn your back on your enemies when its your best friends slowly tearing you apart….Think about that….

It’s amazing how A comment under your favorite blog can make you get off your ass and quit mopping…and that’s what you done for me. Thank you!!! I’ve been struggling trying to be the best woman, mother, employee, daughter, sister, friend, and most importantly child of God..and I was contemplating giving up. Gone chile, you done inspired ME!! **copy and paste to Facebook**

Wow, I really wasn’t expecting to come back to read this. I too have been fighting my own demons which is why I assume the passion behind my words came from. And unlike Waka who plans on quitting I had already quit, the people in my life- the ones in a circle I thought I had comfort in turned out to be the ones who pushed me over the edge. All my life I had been so afraid to fail only to realize the whole time I was failing. It crushed me and honestly I still haven’t recovered, I spend my days sheltered in my house because I fear getting close to anyone….Well from experience, this is why I speak on never giving up because in the end you WILL regret it. The tongue is a powerful two edged sword that kills spirits, I should know. But it warms my heart to know I inspired someone, thank you!

LORD JESUS PLEASE DO! get a degree and work on educating yourself about the industry then maybe come back with real knowledge and being a better artist! I wish people would hype up education the way they hype up these Wanna Be Rappers and pretend artist. SMH

A dream is a dream, no matter who’s it is. This young man just needs guildence and a little support and he will be able to spot the REAL fakes in the industry. People may not like his music but don’t knock his dream. Remember “walk a mile in his shoes”. People are not prepared for fame and the pitfalls. Our young men need more mentors, real mentors, to help them through this process. Life is hard enough as it is.

After reading all of these comments I can see why. Waka has had all of his singles hit billboard. Donated to charity, and is part of the PETA movement. But nobody ever wants to talk about that. Waka is different than the other rapper and that’s what yall hate the most.He even admits he’s not lyrical. Don’t hate the player hate the game.is lot of people fuck with Waka.i remember Kanye west saying on his Twitter page more than one time that he listens to his music n people look @ kanye like he is #1 in the rap game (I differ but #’s don’t lie) the point I’m trying to make is a lot of yall just like to nit pick him but aren’t looking at the bigger picture. Hes very successful. He got his family out of the hood& isn’t selling crack to get by anymore.he made his millions the LEGAL way. Yall should be happy for him especially knowing how many people will die to get where he is at. But instead yall would rather nit pick him for misspelled words & what not. Now if yall REALLY want to get on somebody for being ‘dumb’ make fun of 50 cent illiterate ass. I follow 50 on Twitter & he isnt the brightest crayon in the box judging by his tweets. But anyway I love you Waka. I support you. Fuck these Haters!

I agree. Leave Waka Flocka alone. So what if he isn’t good with his words? Neither is Chris Brown and women still drool over him. I actually enjoyed partying to some of Waka’s songs. That what his music was for…to have fun. Stop kicking the man when he’s down.

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